Walls99 22 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Just curious about what other people thought about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architect 64 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Just curious about what other people thought about this. Absolutely, though LR has never been a huge minor league/semi-pro town, probably because the demographic is largely white-collar (if I might make a gross generalization). Certainly the Twisters and the RimRockers had their day in the sun, selling out Alltel (now Verizon) in the early days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smith 13 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 I miss hockey myself. Attendance was great until they split the crowds over two teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architect 64 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 I might also note an observation over time of the Texas League membership/changing demographics. When I was younger, and for the longest time, the Traveler division in the league was made up of Little Rock, Tulsa, Shreveport and Jackson, MS. Neither Shreveport or Jackson (I don't believe) even have minor league baseball franchises anymore, with both essentially being replaced by somewhat rising stars Springfield and NWA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkanzin 44 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 I might also note an observation over time of the Texas League membership/changing demographics. When I was younger, and for the longest time, the Traveler division in the league was made up of Little Rock, Tulsa, Shreveport and Jackson, MS. Neither Shreveport or Jackson (I don't believe) even have minor league baseball franchises anymore, with both essentially being replaced by somewhat rising stars Springfield and NWA. I think Jackson Mississippi has the Braves and play in the Southern League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walls99 22 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 I think Jackson Mississippi has the Braves and play in the Southern League. I don't think Shrevport has a team though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites